Year 3 -4


Use desktop publishing tools - use the Top menu tool, copy and paste, insert images, page numbers and hyperlinks

Understand the concept of windows, use minimise, reduce, and enlarge the screen.

Understand how information is stored and organised and how to look after the computer and other equipment.

Create a table, merge cells to make a heading, insert data, move columns and cells, put shading in cells

Create a graph using data in an application, such as Word, Excel or Numbers

Create original images in Kidpix or paint

Create a slideshow using text, images and sound.

Insert graphics into Word, PPT and be able to resize.

Using the drawing toolbar, insert a textbox, Word Art, shape or callout.

Use Select, Copy and Paste.

Use keywords for an Internet search.

Be able to articulate internet safety and have an understanding of netiquette (online manners)

Use a digital camera safely, use the play button to review photos, be able to take a variety of shots, closeup, mid shot and long shots.

Insert photos into Word and PPT, add text, audio or music

Write an email or similar, message

Create a simple graph in a table in Word or in a spreadsheet (which teacher has set up)

Use educational games to to reinforce learning.

Year 5 and 6


As above

Create a graph using a spreadsheet

Edit images in iPhoto or Picture Manager, compress for web pages and upload to a wiki or blog etc

Create a slideshow presentation using images, text and audio or music

Understand the need to upload original images and text

Create a movie using still images / video

Use a digital still camera / video camera and understand simple photography techniques

Record Voice and create sound files in Audacity, Garageband

Use keywords to locate information and be able to verify information